St. Louis Regional College Access Pipeline Project Scholarship Catalog March Dear Students, Parents, and Guidance Counselors:

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1 March 2011 Dear Students, Parents, and Guidance Counselors: Over the past two years a group of college access service providers, educators and business leaders has been working to develop tools that will better help area high school students pursue and complete a post-secondary degree through an effort called the St. Louis Regional College Access Pipeline Project (CAP). One of the first products of that work is this catalog of available scholarships. We know that financial aid is a barrier many students face when considering education beyond high school; we hope this helps you identify resources to help you continue your education. This catalog was made possible through the support of Wells Fargo Advisors, Deaconess Foundation, Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation and the Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis. About the Catalog This list was created over the past two years and updated January - March Please pay attention to deadlines as you read this as some application deadlines may have passed. This list only includes scholarships that are privately funded and open to applications. It does not include publicly funded grants and scholarships like Access Missouri and the federal Pell grant; we encourage you to look into those on your own. Two essential steps that every student should take are completing and filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and talking with the financial aid office at your college or university to determine what public and school-based aid might be available to you. Each scholarship in the guide has specific criteria for applicants: who is eligible, deadlines, etc. Please review this carefully before submitting your information. While it may be tempting to apply to as many scholarships as possible, we strongly ask that you only send your information to scholarships for which you are likely eligible. Many of these scholarships have very few people to help read through all of the applications; bombarding them with applications that don t fit the criteria slows the decision-making process and could ultimately lead the funders to reconsider whether they offer a scholarship program. The best thing for you and for all of the students seeking financial aid is to be very selective and targeted in choosing the scholarships that may best fit you and applying only to those. Every attempt has been made to make this as complete a list of privately available scholarships as possible but no doubt we have missed some. If you know of a scholarship we have missed, please let us know by ing us at projectmanager.capstl@gmail.com so we can add it to the list. How to use the Catalog The catalog is available online at We are providing the catalog in two forms: as a spreadsheet on Google docs so you can sort by criteria like deadline, as well as a PDF which lists scholarships alphabetically. While the PDF version might be easier to read, it does print out to more than 50 pages so you may find it easier to download it and read on your computer. We will make periodic updates which will automatically appear on the version available on line. 1

2 100 Black Men -$3,000 Eligibility Requirements: Open to undergraduate or high school students transitioning to college. Plans to attend school for entire academic year,beginning in the fall. Completed 50 hours of active community service within past 12-months with certified documentation. Leadership involvement required. Min GPA: 2.5 Application Deadline: February 25th Detailed Description: Applicants are required to submit a 600 word essay using one of the several topics provided in the application. It is also encouraged and preferred that the essays be typed. Applicants must submit an official academic transcript with application. Applicants are required to have performed a minimum of 50 active service hours within the 12-month preceding the application deadline. Applicants must also submit a letter of recommendation from a non-relative. How to Apply: Mail application and accompanying documents to: 100 Black Men of America, Inc. 141 Auburn Avenue Atlanta, Georgia ATTN: National Scholarship Administrator Website: Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund Amount: Not Specified Eligibility Requirements: Open to students of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity and who are citizens, national, or legal permanent residents of the U.S. Min GPA: 2.7 Application Deadline: January 14th Detailed Description: Applicants must be enrolling in a U.S. accredited college or university; and, must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 1st How to Apply: All applications and accompanying documents must be completed online and submitted electronically Website: Association of the United States Army St. Louis Gateway Chapter -$3,000 Eligibility Requirements: Open to high school seniors who have a parent currently working for a defense contractor or a defense agency; high school seniors who have a parent as a member of any active, guard or reserve component of the U.S. Army; high school seniors who have a parent that served in the US Army, Guard, or Reserve; any high school senior involved in a high school Army JROTC program; active Army personnel, National Guard & Reserve students, or the spouse of the above individuals Application Deadline: March 1st Detailed Description: These scholarships recognize a student s academic and leadership achievements and are available to high school seniors, enlisted Army personnel and Army ROTC students in the Gateway Chapter Region which include the Missouri counties of St. Louis, City and County, Jefferson, 2

3 Warren, Franklin, St. Charles and Lincoln. In Illinois, the counties include Calhoun, Jersey, Madison, St. Clair and Monroe. The scholarships will be presented at the St. Louis Gateway Chapter s Annual Leadership Awards banquet in April. You must attend the banquet in order to receive a scholarship. How to Apply: Mail application and accompanying documents to: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY Scholarship Program Committee 3433 Tree Court Ind. Blvd. St. Louis, MO Website: Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) St. Louis Chapter Eligibility Requirements: Open to greater St. Louis area high school senior athletes who have a history of asthma, have succeeded academically, and have shown an interest in their school and community. Application Deadline: May 14th Detailed Description: Students should demonstrate superior athletic or academic skills, leadership potential, and outstanding commitment to their community despite having one or both of these illnesses (please note a doctor s signature verifying the illness must be present). This scholarship is also for those with financial need (please note a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) with your expected family contribution (EFC) and/or copy of parent s tax return to verify financial need). The application should be completed by the student, a guidance counselor, the student s physician, and his/her parents. Two letters of support from teachers, coaches, and/or guidance counselors, an official transcript, a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) with your expected family contribution (EFC) and/or copy of parent s tax return and the student s personal letter must accompany the application. How to Apply: Mail application and accompanying documents to: AAFA St. Louis Attn: Scholarship Committee 1500 S. Big Bend, Suite 1S St. Louis, MO Website: Auxiliary of United Transportation Union Scholarship Fund /annually Eligibility Requirements: Open to children, stepchildren, grandchildren and step-grandchildren of living UTU Auxiliary members in good standing. When applying for scholarship, the Auxiliary member must have been a member for at least one year as of March 31 in the year of the scholarship application and maintain membership through the duration of the scholarship award. Applicants must be 25 years of age or younger. Min GPA: 2 Application Deadline: March 31st Detailed Description: All Auxiliary scholarship applicants must be accepted for admittance or already enrolled for 12 credit hours or more, per semester or quarter, in a two- or four-year accredited college or university. The scholarship will continue for each winner as long as the criteria is maintained but will not exceed four continuous years. Anyone over the age of 25 is not eligible. 3

4 How to Apply: Mail in application and accompanying documents to: Auxiliary of the UTU Scholarship Fund Janet Ingram, Secretary 8564 Mapavi Dr. Bonne Terre, MO Website: AXA Achievement Scholarship in Association with U.S. News & World Report Amount: Eligibility Requirements: Open to high school seniors applying to a two or four year college. Extracurricular involvement at school and community, work experience, and academic record will be considered in awarding scholarships Application Deadline: Check website for details Detailed Description: Fifty-two winners one from each state, the District of Colombia and Puerto Rico are selected by our nonprofit partner, Scholarship America, to receive one-time scholarship awards of $10,000 each. How to Apply: Check website for details Website: Best Scholarship Eligibility Requirements: Open to students in grades 9-12 who plan to enter a full-time undergraduate course of study upon high school graduation. Application Deadline: Check website for details Detailed Description: Scholarship recipients are selected based on academic achievement, volunteerism efforts and work experience. Scholarships are for one year of college study only and cannot be renewed for additional years. How to Apply: Check website for details Website: Beta Gamma Sigma Eligibility Requirements: Open to members; chapters nominate one member each year. The competition is open to juniors, seniors and master s students.the annual awards are available to undergraduate or master s student members enrolled in a business administration program at a college or university accredited by AACSB International. Chapters use various methods for selecting candidates. Application Deadline: Check website for details 4

5 Detailed Description: Beta Gamma Sigma is a business honor society that recognizes the most outstanding students of business at institutions accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Students are chosen by the faculty of their business schools to be invited to membership in the Society. To be eligible for invitation, students must a) be enrolled in a business program at a school accredited by AACSB International that has a chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma; and b) be in the upper 10 percent of the junior class (second semester), upper 10 percent of the senior class, or upper 20 percent of the graduating master's class. Collegiate chapters must meet certain criteria in order to qualify to award a Beta Gamma Sigma Scholarship. Once a chapter meets those criteria, the chapter itself chooses its recipient. If you are interested in a BGS Scholarship, please contact the faculty advisor or other chapter representative at your school. How to Apply: Students are nominated through their Beta Gamma Sigma chapter members Website: Better Business Bureau - Student of Ethics Award Amount: $2,500 Eligibility Requirements: Open to high school juniors who demonstrate their commitment to leadership, community service, academic achievement. Applicants must submit letter of reference and an essay. All essays become property of the BBB. Winners names may be released to the public and news media for promotional purposes. Application Deadline: May 20th Detailed Description: The Better Business Bureau Serving E. Missouri & S. Illinois Student of Ethics Award Program recognizes juniors in high school who personify high ethics demonstrated through leadership, community service, overall personal integrity, and academic history. How to Apply: Mail application and accompanying documents to: Chris Thetford, Student of Ethics Awards, Better Business Bureau, Metropolitan Square, 211 N. Broadway, Suite 2060, St. Louis, MO Website: Bill Kane Scholarship, Undergraduate Scholarship Eligibility Requirements: Open to any full-time student officially recognized as an undergraduate health education major at an accredited college or university. The student must have sophomore, junior, or senior status at the time of application. Min GPA: 3.25 Application Deadline: November 15th Detailed Description: To be eligible, the applicant must be currently enrolled full-time at a college or university for both the fall and spring semesters of the academic year during which the student is applying. How to Apply: Mail application and accompanying documents to: AAHE Scholarships 1900 Association Drive Reston, VA

6 Website: Buick Achievers Scholarship Program Amount: $2,000-$25,000 Eligibility Requirements: Open to high school seniors planning to enroll full-time as an undergraduate. Open to students who plan to major in a course of study that focuses on science, technology, engineering or math Application Deadline: March 31st Detailed Description: Applicants must plan to enroll at an accredited four-year college or university. Special consideration will be given to: first-generation college, female, minority, military veteran or a dependent of military personnel. How to Apply: All applications and accompanying documents must be completed online and submitted electronically Website: Burger King Scholars Program -$25,000 Eligibility Requirements: Open to graduating highs school seniors who plan to enroll full-time at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school. Min GPA: 2.5 Application Deadline: January 10th Detailed Description: Students must be enrolled full-time, without interruption, for the entire academic year. Applicants must submit a list of work experiences and involvement in school and community activities and a current transcript of grades. How to Apply: Applicants must create an account and submit application and accompanying documents online Website: Business Technology Association -$1,500 Eligibility Requirements: Open to the son or daughter of a principal or of an employee of a current BTA Retail Dealer Member, and a full-time student maintaining a class schedule of at least 12 credit hours. Application Deadline: May 1st Detailed Description: Each year, BTA awards $1,000 and $1,500 scholarships to qualifying children of full, dues-paying retail dealer members and to the children of members' employees as well. How to Apply: Applications may be requested from Mary Hopkins at (816) Website: 6

7 C. L. & Virginia Rothwell Living Memorial Scholarship for Continuing Education Amount: Not Specified Eligibility Requirements: Open to residents of the Westran or Higbee School District. Preference given, but not limited, to nursing students and adults returning to school after being in the work force. Available to persons of all ages for vocational or trade school or college Application Deadline: May 30 for the summer session August 30 for the fall semester December 30 for the spring semester Detailed Description: This is a renewable scholarship open to undergraduate and graduate students. Student may be enrolled part-time or full-time. Applicant may be required to be interviewed by the selection committee. How to Apply: Mail application and accompanying documents to: The Living Memorial Scholarship, Inc. PO Box 100 Huntsville, MO Website: Carpenters' District Council of Greater St. Louis and Vicinity The St. Louis Carpernters Scholarship Amount: $500 Eligibility Requirements: Open to high school seniors, or related equivalent, who are a dependent of a member in good standing with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters of St. Louis, MO and Vicinity, may file an application. Min GPA: 2.5 Application Deadline: February 25th Detailed Description: Checks are made payable to the school to be used for tuition, books or fees only conditioned upon the enrollment of the student in an accredited U.S. American Junior College, College, University or an accredited Vocational School. The student must maintain full time status (12 credit hours). How to Apply: Mail application and accompanying documents to: Scholarship Committee Carpenters District Council 1401 Hampton Avenue St. Louis, Missouri Website: Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Amount: $10,000-$20,000 Eligibility Requirements: Open to current high school seniors planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution Min GPA: 3 Application Deadline: October 31st Detailed Description: Open to U.S. Citizens; U.S. Nationals; U.S. Permanent Residents; Temporary Residents (in a legalization program); Refugees; Cuban-Haitian Entrants; or Humanitarian Parolees. Semifinalists must complete a secondary application, including essays, official transcripts, and two letters of recommendation 7

8 How to Apply: Complete and submit online Website: CVS Caremark Corporate Scholarship Amount: Not Specified Eligibility Requirements: Open to children of full-time CVS employees. The student is either a high school senior or current college student who will be enrolled in a 2 or 4 year accredited U.S. based college, junior college or university leading to a recognized undergraduate degree. Application Deadline: May 6th Detailed Description: The student s parent must be a full-time colleague at the application deadline and must remain a full-time active colleague at the time the scholarship check is awarded. Application requires somewhat extensive family financial information. How to Apply: Mail application and accompanying documents to: CVS Caremark Scholarship Program c/o: TPI 160 Federal St., 10th floor Boston, MA Website: Daughters Of The American Revolution Scholarship Amount: Not Specified Eligibility Requirements: Open to women in the top 10 percent of their class at accredited high school, citizen of United States, plans to attend college in the state of Missouri, and sponsored by a DAR chapter Application Deadline: Check website for details Detailed Description: The NSDAR awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of degrees in diverse disciplines including history, law, nursing, and education. The DAR Scholarship Committee awards scholarships to qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, sex or national origin. How to Apply: Contact the Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution for more information. Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, State Chairman, DAR Scholarship Website: Dr. Seuss's Oh, the Places You'll Go College Scholarship Program Amount: up to $10,000 Eligibility Requirements: Open to high school seniors, age 21 and under. Interested students should submit an original literary composition based on a particular theme. Submissions must be no longer than 200 words. Application Deadline: January 15th Detailed Description: Theme of entries may change from year-to-year. Submissions for this scholarship must be typed, double-spaced, no longer than 200 words with a minimum font size of 12 points. No 8

9 photos or drawings. Only one entry per applicant. All entries must be original works. No plagiarism; no copyright infringement. How to Apply: Mail application and accompanying documents to: Oh, the Places Scholarship Program c/o Random House Children's Books 1745 Broadway, Mail-Drop 10-3 New York, NY Website: Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity Amount: up to $5,000 Eligibility Requirements: Open to full-time undergraduate juniors and seniors at accredited four-year colleges and universities. Application Deadline: Check website for details Detailed Description: This is an essay contest. Check website for suggested topics. Applicants must submit an entry form and a 3,000-4,000 word essay. How to Apply: Check website for details Website: Evalee C. Schwarz Charitable Trust for Education Amount: $5,000-$15,000 Eligibility Requirements: Open to high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants must: be a U.S. citizen; qualify for financial need in the form of government grants; be enrolled in a school in the state in which the student resides; not be seeking a law degree. Application Deadline: April 9th Detailed Description: This is an interest-free loan program open to undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance and significant financial need. Repayment structured over a 10 year period. Applicants must demonstrate an outstanding combination of class rank and standardized test scores. Test scores must be in the top 10% of nation-wide scores. How to Apply: Mail application and accompanying materials to: Evalee C. Schwarz Charitable Trust for Education c/o Private Foundation Services, Inc San Felipe, Suite 1100 Houston, TX Website: George A. Decker Memorial Scholarship Eligibility Requirements: Open to graduating seniors from Festus High School or Hancock Place High School. Student must be eligible to graduate, and have demonstrated an exemplary record of hard work, diligence, persistence, and ambition to succeed. 9

10 Application Deadline: April 15th Detailed Description: This scholarship annually awards one or more scholarships to students from Festus High School in Jefferson County or Hancock Place High School in Saint Louis County seeking a post-secondary education on a full-time or part-time basis at a regionally accredited college or university, or a certified trade school or technical school, that confers Associate of Applied Science, Associate or Baccalaureate degrees within the State of Missouri. How to Apply: Applicants may apply online using a common application. For questions contact Amy Murphy at the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation at amurphy@gstlcf.org Website: Golden Apple Scholars Amount: $2,500 for freshman/sophomore; $5,000 for junior/senior Eligibility Requirements: Open to Illinois high school students interested in a teaching career. Beginning in May of their junior year and continuing through November of their senior year, any Illinois high school student who is interested in a teaching career is eligible for the Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois program. A limited number of positions in the program (known as "Pathway Scholars") are also open to college sophomores in attendance at participating Illinois colleges and universities Min GPA: 2.5 Application Deadline: Check website for details Detailed Description: Golden Apple Scholars must earn a bachelor's degree at one of 53 Illinois universities that participate in the program, obtain Illinois teacher certification, and teach for five years in an Illinois school of need. Scholars also must meet GPA requirements, participate in Summer Institutes, and comply with a code of conduct while in the program. How to Apply: Students must be nominated. Students may nominate themselves or teachers and counselors can nominate an outstanding young person. Website: Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship Amount: $10,000 Eligibility Requirements: Open to female students entering senior year of undergraduate study or enrolled in a graduate program for the upcoming academic year who are enrolled in a Computer Science or Computer Engineering program. Min GPA: 3.5 Application Deadline: February 6th Detailed Description: All Google scholarship recipients and finalists will be invited to visit Google headquarters in Mountain View, California. How to Apply: Applicants must create an account and submit application and accompanying documents online Website: 10

11 Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship for First Years Amount: $10,000 Eligibility Requirements: Open to high school seniors who intend to be enrolled in or accpeted as a fulltime student in a baccalaureate Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related program. Application Deadline: February 15th Detailed Description: Students must submit academic transcripts, two letters of reference, three essays, and three short answer questions. All Google scholarship recipients and finalists will be invited to visit Google headquarters in Mountain View, California. How to Apply: Applicants must create an account and submit application and accompanying documents online Website: Greater East St. Louis Community Fund Scholarship Program Amount: Not specified Eligibility Requirements: Open to East St. Louis or Brooklyn residents who meet income guidelines and attend accredited college or university. Min GPA: 2.5 Application Deadline: May 15 th Detailed Description: Contact organization for application and more information at: How to Apply: Julia Lewis Greater East St. Louis Community Fund PO Box 547 East ST. Louis, IL Website: Not currently available. Greater St. Louis Art Association Amount: up to $1,500 Eligibility Requirements: Open to students who file a basic information form and submitting photos or slides of their art work. Scholars are chosen by the merit of their work only. The applicant must submit a fully completed application with six (6) images of his or her recent art work, whether digital images (preferred), slides or photographs. Application Deadline: March 18th Detailed Description: Students are invited each year, through art teachers and high school guidance counselors and through information at our art shows, to apply for our scholarships. Generally, 2 or more scholarships awarded each year. Scholarship winners will be requested to exhibit two or three pieces of art work at The Art Fair at Queeny Park. Applicants MUST enclose a stamped, self addressed envelope, with sufficient postage to return their images. 11

12 How to Apply: Mail application and supporting materials to: Scholarship Chairman GSLAA Post office box St. Louis, MO Website: Hawthorne Players Duckie Demere Scholarship Amount: Not Specified Eligibility Requirements: Open to students who have demonstrated talent, interest and effort in the performing arts, especially in the community. Participation in Hawthorne Players and other community theater productions will be considered. Application Deadline: April 1st Detailed Description: Interested students should submit: Name, address, address and phone; Information on their involvement in the arts; A 250-word essay on the importance of the performing arts in community life; and Ask one high school theatre, music or other performing arts teacher to send a recommendation. How to Apply: Mail application and accompanying documents to: The Duckie DeMere Scholarship Larry Marsh, Director Forte de France Florissant MO Website: Hispanic Scholarship Fund -$5,000 Eligibility Requirements: Open to students of Hispanic heritage who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. The online application system will tell students for which scholarship programs they qualify. Min GPA: 3 Application Deadline: December 15th Detailed Description: Scholarships are available to: graduating high school seniors, community college students, community college transfer students, undergraduate students, graduate students. Applicants must have plans to enroll full-time in a degree seeking program at a two or four year institution, and must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). How to Apply: All applications must be submitted using the Hispanic Scholarship Fund online application system Website: Horatio Alger Illinois Scholarship Program Amount: $5,000 Eligibility Requirements: Open to high school seniors in Illinois who plan to enter college no later than the fall following graduation. Min GPA: 2 Application Deadline: April 15th 12

13 Detailed Description: Students must demonstrate financial need, be a resident of Illinois, and be involved in co-curricular and community activities How to Apply: Applicants must submit application and accompanying documents online Website: Horatio Alger Missouri Scholarship Program Amount: Not Specified Eligibility Requirements: Open to residents of Missouri, enrolled full time as a high school senior with plans to enter college no later than the fall following graduation; have critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family; involvement in co-curricular and community activities and demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity Min GPA: 2 Application Deadline: April 15th Detailed Description: Applicants must submit an online application. Applicants must submit at least one letter of support. Applicants must be logged in to the application process to complete this. Faxes/ s will not be accepted. All applicants must submit an official High School transcript with legend that includes senior year classes. Applicants must complete and mail the certifications form after downloading it from the website. How to Apply: Application available online, for more information on mailing instructions contact the Horatio Alger Association directly Website: Independent Order of Odd Fellows - Loan Program Amount: Freshman year $3,000 Sophomore year $4,000 Junior year $4,000 Senior year $5,000 Eligibility Requirements: Open to members or students have a relative who is an active member of an Odd Fellow or Rebekah Lodge. A maximum of $16,000 can be borrowed for a complete course of four years or more. The maximum is $5,000 for one year of study. All applicants must be attending school halftime or more to be eligible. Min GPA: 2 Application Deadline: Check website for details Detailed Description: Students enrolled in 2 or 4 year college programs must establish one grading period with at least a C average in an accredited college or university before receiving loans. The Interest Rate is 4%. Interest begins the day the check is mailed from the office to the student. Interest is paid each year while the student is in school. Interest payments are paid by July 1st each year until the borrower has graduated or discontinued school. Repayment of loans must begin 3 months after the student has graduated or discontinued school. How to Apply: A student desiring a loan must write personally to the Executive Director for an application. 13

14 Website: Independent Order of Odd Fellows - Charles J. & Christine Wirz Scholarship Amount: $2,000 Eligibility Requirements: Open to students who have completed one grading period in a College or University. The application must have a Lodge endorsement. Application Deadline: May 15th Detailed Description: Based on Financial Need, Scholarship and Leadership. Applicant to provide a statement which describes need for financial assistance to continue in school. Applicant to provide a statement about education goals and reasons for choosing the particular course of study. Applicant to provide a statement about education goals and reasons for choosing the particular course of study. Interested applicants should attach a copy of income tax returns (Applicants, Applicants spouse's if married, Applicants parents' or guardian's, if applicable), and transcript of most recent grades. How to Apply: Mail in application and accompanying documents: Wirz Scholarship P.O. Box Winston-Salem, North Carolina Website: Independent Order of Odd Fellows - Christine Smith Graduate Studies Scholarship Amount: $15,000 Eligibility Requirements: Open to individuals who hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Have a superior record in previous academic work. Have two or more years of recent professional experience in the field of social work or a related field. Propose a program of study specializing in children and families, at the master's or doctoral level. Submit evidence of graduate school admission (copies of formal acceptance letters), to an accredited university. Preference will be given to US & Canadian applicants. Application Deadline: Check website for details Detailed Description: The scholars who receive the $15, Christine Smith Graduate Studies Scholarships conduct critical inquiry and evaluation that impacts the disadvantaged and underserved, becoming highly trained professionals working in the area of social intervention after completing a specialized program at the masters or doctoral level addressing the needs of society relating to Children & Family issues. How to Apply: For application materials send to Educational Foundation Executive Director (link provided on website) Website: Independent Order of Odd Fellows - Glenn Coursey Agriculture Scholarship Amount: $3,000 Eligibility Requirements: Open to members of the Order or have a relative who is a member of an Odd Fellow or Rebekah Lodge. The application must be signed by the Secretary of the Odd Fellow or Rebekah 14

15 Lodge to verify membership.students who have completed one semester in college in an agriculture field and have an average to above average academic record. They must show a need for financial assistance, demonstrate leadership ability, be enrolled in an accredited two or four year college, university or vocational-technology school and pursue a career in agriculture Application Deadline: May 15th Detailed Description: Multiple essays required. Applicants must also provide work history experiences, school related experiences, community activities, community activities, and one letter of reference. Interested applicants should attach a copy of income tax returns (Applicants, Applicants spouse's if married, Applicants parents' or guardian's, if applicable), and transcript of most recent grades. How to Apply: Mail in application and accompanying documents: The Educational Foundation, IOOF PO Box Winston-Salem, NC Website: Independent Order of Odd Fellows - Ingstrom Trust Regional Scholarship Amount: $3,000 Eligibility Requirements: Open to members of the Order or have a relative who is a member of an Odd Fellow or Rebekah Lodge. Applicants must have completed one grading period in a College or University. The Application must be signed by the Secretary of the Odd Fellow or Rebekah Lodge to verify membership. Application Deadline: May 15th Detailed Description: The regional scholarships are based on Financial Need, Scholarship and Leadership. Part of this Scholarship criteria is based on Leadership, it is extremely important to indicate leadership positions held and honors received. Applicant to provide a statement about education goals and reasons for choosing the particular course of study. Interested applicants should attach a copy of income tax returns (Applicants, Applicants spouse's if married, Applicants parents' or guardian's, if applicable), and transcript of most recent grades. How to Apply: Mail in application and accompanying documents: Odd Fellows & Rebekahs Ingstrom Scholarship P.O. Box Winston-Salem, North Carolina Website: Independent Order of Odd Fellows - Non-Traditional Scholarship Amount: Not Specified Eligibility Requirements: Open to members, or have a relative who is a member of an Odd Fellow or Rebekah Lodge. Applicants should be at least 30 years of age and not dependent upon parents or another person for support, or be married and not dependent upon parents or another person, other than your spouse, for support, or be supporting your own child and not dependent upon parents or another person for support. Hold a high school degree or its equivalent. Apply and be accepted into a degree program at an accredited college or university. Enroll in college. Demonstrate financial need. Applicants must be, or have a relative who is a member of an Odd Fellow or Rebekah Lodge. The 15

16 Application must be signed by the Secretary of the applicant or relative's Odd Fellow or Rebekah Lodge, with the Lodge seal affixed, to verify membership. Application Deadline: May 15th Detailed Description: Part of this Scholarship criteria is based on Leadership, it is extremely important to indicate leadership positions held and honors received. Applicant to provide a statement about education goals and reasons for choosing the particular course of study. How to Apply: Mail in application and accompanying documents: Educational Foundation, IOOF Non- Traditional Student Scholarship P.O. Box Winston-Salem, North Carolina Website: Independent Order of Odd Fellows - Odd Fellows & Rebekahs Vocational Technology Scholarship Eligibility Requirements: Open to members of the Order or have a relative who is a member of an Odd Fellow or Rebekah Lodge. The application must be signed by the Secretary of the Odd Fellow or Rebekah Lodge to verify membership. Application Deadline: May 15th Detailed Description: The Odd Fellows & Rebekahs Vocational Technology scholarships are based on Financial Need and Leadership. Part of this Scholarship criteria is based on Leadership, it is extremely important to indicate leadership positions held and honors received. How to Apply: Mail in application and accompanying documents:odd Fellows & Rebekahs Vo-Tech Scholarship P.O. Box Winston-Salem, North Carolina Website: Jackie Robinson Foundation's Scholarship Program Amount: Not Specified Eligibility Requirements: Open to graduating, minority high school seniors who plan to attend a fouryear institution and demonstrate financial need. Application Deadline: March 15th Detailed Description: Applicants must have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading section OR a composite ACT score of 21. How to Apply: All applications and accompanying documents must be completed online and submitted electronically Website: 16

17 James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship Program Amount: Awards cover cost of tuition Eligibility Requirements: Open to Missouri high school seniors or students who have completed one or two full years at a Missouri community college who plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university. Min GPA: 2.5 Application Deadline: February 1st Detailed Description: Applicants must demonstrate limited financial resources. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, and an outside appraisal. How to Apply: Check website for details Website: Job's Daughter Scholarships Amount: $750 Eligibility Requirements: Open to high school seniors, or graduates, junior college, technical school, or college students and students who are in early graduation programs who are Job s Daughters in good standing in their Bethel, or was at the time of Majority, may apply for these scholarships. Min GPA: 2.5 Application Deadline: April 30th Detailed Description: The purpose of these Scholarships is to aid Job s Daughters students of outstanding ability whom have a sincerity of purpose. The factors to be evaluated in awarding the scholarships shall be: Scholastic Standing; Job s Daughters activities; Applicant s financial self-help; Financial Need; Executive Bethel Guardian Council Recommendation; School (faculty) Recommendation; Achievements outside of Job s Daughters How to Apply: Mail application and accompanying documents to: Anna Rhoads, Chairperson Educational Scholarships Committee 35 Ridgewood Drive Troy, MO Website: Joe Martin Scholarship through Bank of America -$5,000 Eligibility Requirements: Open to high school seniors or undergraduate students who are a dependent of a Bank of America associate, and plan to be enrolled or currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited 2 or 4 year college, university, vocational/technical school. Application Deadline: Check website for details Detailed Description: Students must be 23 years of age or younger and be actively involved in school and community activities. How to Apply: Check website for details 17

18 Website: John T. Belcher Scholarship Amount: $750-$1,500 Eligibility Requirements: Open to members of the Future Builders Foundation Application Deadline: Check website for details Detailed Description: A $750 scholarship is awarded to a student in each of MSBA's 17 regions. From that group the statewide winner is selected. Applicants are judged on the basis of academic performance, extracurricular activities and the quality of an essay. More than 250 scholarship applications were submitted this year. How to Apply: Contact college counselor for an application and check with organization to confirm schloarship availibility. Website: KFC Colonel's Scholars Program Amount: $5,000 Eligibility Requirements: Open to high school seniors who demonstrate financial need and plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at a public, in-state college or university the fall after high school graduation. Min GPA: 2.8 Application Deadline: February 9th Detailed Description: Students may begin their college career by entering into either a 2-or 4-year accredited in-state college/university, as long as they stay on track to complete a bachelor's degree program. The scholar could receive up to $20,000 over four years to help complete a bachelor's degree. How to Apply: Check website for details Website: Kids Helping Kids, Ltd. Randi Perkins Scholarship Amount: $1,500 Eligibility Requirements: Open to females graduating from a high school in the St. Louis Metro Area. She must be a female athlete as recognized by her high school or other sources of recommendations. Application Deadline: May 2nd Detailed Description: To apply for the scholarship the student must submit the completed application, resume, two letters of recommendation, and the completed essay questions. Applicant must show proof of enrollment to an institution of higher education before the scholarship will be awarded. How to Apply: Mail application and supporting materials to: Kids Helping Kids, Ltd. Randi Perkins Scholarship 6511 Runge Forest Drive Barnhart, Mo Website: 18

19 Kids' Chance of Missouri Scholarship for Children of Missouri's Seriously Injured Workers Amount: Not Specified Eligibility Requirements: Open to individuals whose parent has sustained a serious injury or a fatality in a Missouri work related accident covered by workers compensation. Application Deadline: April 30th and October 30th Detailed Description: Renewals are contingent upon availability of funds. Scholarships vary with the needs and educational expenses of the student. Scholarships may cover tuition, books, supplies, housing, meals and other expenses not covered by other grants and/or Scholarships. How to Apply: Mail application and accompanying materials to: KIDS CHANCE Inc. of Missouri Scholarship Committee P.O. Box St. Louis, Missouri / Website: Kiwanis Earl Collins Scholarship Foundation Amount: $750 Eligibility Requirements: Open to individuals applying to Junior or Community College, or a university. Evidence of motivation, i.e. extracurricular activities. Statement on educational plans and goals. Score at least 23 on ACT or in the 82nd percentile on the SAT. 2 letters of recommendation. Min GPA: 3.3 Application Deadline: Detailed Description: The recipients of the scholarships may attend the college or university of their choice. How to Apply: Complete application packet received from counselor Website: Law Day Essay Contest Amount: $150-$300 Eligibility Requirements: Open to Missouri high school students Application Deadline: February 4th Detailed Description: Applicants must submit one 700 word essay How to Apply: Complete application and essay then mail in both to Wanda Malin. Website: Liberty Hospital Foundation - Nursing Scholarships Eligibility Requirements: Open to high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher wishing to study nursing full time in pursuit of a Bachelor s Degree in Nursing. Min GPA: 3 Application Deadline: March 11th 19

20 Detailed Description: Students must submit application, high school transcripts, verification of acceptance into college or university (and nursing program if applicable), personal statement, and two letters of recommendation. One year of full-time employment at Liberty Hospital as a Registered Nurse for each $5,000 scholarship awarded. Interested students must be available to interview with the Selection Committee, and agree to sign a Scholarship Contractual Agreement. How to Apply: Download application from website and mail in with required accompanying documents. Website: Living Memorial Scholarships Amount: $100-$600 Eligibility Requirements: Open to current Westran graduating seniors. Students may use a single application when applying for any of these 50 scholarships, but eligibility may sometimes vary. Application Deadline: March 1st Detailed Description: A photocopy of the completed Living Memorial Scholarship application is required for each scholarship. However, only one copy of the student transcript is required for the packet of Living Memorial Scholarship applications submitted. How to Apply: Applications of current seniors are due to counselor's office by March 1 Website: Marguerite Ross Barnett Memorial Scholarship Amount: Tuition charged for 6-9 credit hours while enrolled part-time Eligibility Requirements: Open to Missouri residents who are at least 18 years old, enrolled at least half time, but less than full time (6-11 credit hours), employed and compensated for at least 20 hours per week. Min GPA: 2.5 Application Deadline: Early application encouraged, but no deadline Detailed Description: This need-based scholarship was established for students who are employed while attending school part-time. Applicants must not have not received their first bachelor's degree or completed 150 semester credit hours. Applicants must not be employed under the Title IV College Work Study program. Awards are provided each semester based on limited funding availability, with renewal students having priority. As a result, not all eligible students are funded. How to Apply: Interested students should apply with their school's financial aid office Website: Masonic Scholarship Fund Of Missouri's Merit Scholarship Amount: Not Specified Eligibility Requirements: Open to NDTA members or financial dependent, under the IRS code, of an NDTA member. Plans to major in business. 3 1/2 years of completed high school work. Good ACT or SAT score. International Baccalaureate Program Credit Evaluations or AP Program scores Min GPA: 3 20

21 Application Deadline: Detailed Description: The purpose of the Academic Scholarship Program B is to assist freshmen college students and high school graduates to achieve their academic goals. How to Apply: Mail application and accompanying documents to: Grand Lodge Office, 6033 Masonic Drive, Suite B, Columbia, MO Website: McDonald's of St. Louis and the Metro East Academic Excellence Awards Amount: $2,500 Eligibility Requirements: Open to African-American students in their senior year attending a St. Louis/Metro East area high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (**special consideration for students with lower GPA s**). Students must possess leadership qualities, potential for success in college and involvement in school and community service. Min GPA: 3 Application Deadline: March 5th Detailed Description: Federal Pell Grant status must be included with application. Based on the information provided on the application and the recommendations received, qualified students will be selected to participate in an interview, which will be conducted during the month of March or April. How to Apply: Submit application and accompanying documents online Website: Microsoft Amount: Check website for details Eligibility Requirements: Open to full-time students currently enrolled at a four-year college or university, working towards an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline such as electrical engineering, math, or physics. Min GPA: 3 Application Deadline: February 1st Detailed Description: Students offered scholarships will also need to apply for a summer internship and if offered an internship, must complete the salaried summer internship of 12 weeks or more at Microsoft Corporation in Redmond, Washington. How to Apply: Mail application and accompanying documents to: Microsoft Scholarship Program Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA Website: Missouri Association of Building Officials and Inspectors Eligibility Requirements: Open to any incoming college freshman who is currently registered with an accredited two or four year college/university. The individual must have a declared major that the 21